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Shades of Purple

22 Words

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purple
1.
purple
Adjective

having the color of most ripe eggplants

I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.

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violet
2.
vio
let
Noun

a type of plant with tiny purple or white flowers and a sweet smell

The garden was filled with vibrant violets, their delicate purple flowers adding a splash of color.

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mauve
3.
mauve
Adjective

having a pale purple color between violet and pink, such as mallow flower

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lavender
4.
la
ven
der
Noun

a type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell

She planted lavender in her garden to enjoy its pleasant aroma and vibrant color.

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lilac
5.
li
lac
Noun

a flowering shrub or small tree appreciated for its clusters of fragrant, colorful blossoms, often in shades of purple or pink

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puce
6.
puce
Noun

a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red

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thistle
7.
thi
stle
Adjective

of a pale, muted purple color that resembles the soft hues of the thistle flower

The cozy blanket on the bed had a comforting thistle pattern.

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indigo
8.
in
di
go
Adjective

having a rich color between dark blue and purple

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iris
9.
i
ris
Noun

(anatomy) the round colored portion of the eye around the pupil and behind the cornea

The iris is the colored part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering the pupil.

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blue
vio
let
Adjective

of a color that is bluish-purple or a purple hue with a relatively high proportion of blue in it

The throw pillows on the couch featured a soothing blue-violet fabric.

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amethyst
11.
a
me
thyst
Noun

a clear semi-precious gemstone that is a crystallized quartz, with a violet to purple range of color

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by
zan
tium
Adjective

having a deep, muted shade of purple with hints of red and blue, reminiscent of the color commonly associated with the Byzantine Empire

Her evening gown shimmered in a regal Byzantium hue.

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eggplant
13.
egg
plant
Noun

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

The Mediterranean restaurant served baba ganoush, a creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and garlic, with warm pita bread.

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plum
14.
plum
Noun

a small round fruit with juicy flesh and purple or yellow skin and a pit

The tree in the backyard was heavy with ripe plums, ready for picking.

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French violet
Adjective

of a rich, deep purple color with blue undertones, reminiscent of the color of violets

The cozy blanket on the bed had a comforting French violet pattern.

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English lavender
Adjective

having a pale shade of lavender color, often with a grayish or muted tone

The throw pillows on the couch featured a soothing English lavender fabric.

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wisteria
17.
wis
te
ria
Adjective

of a light to medium purple color, resembling the color of the flowers of the wisteria plant

She painted her room in a soft wisteria hue.

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red
purple
Adjective

having a color that is purplish-red or a reddish hue with a relatively high proportion of purple in it

Her scarf had a vibrant pattern in red-purple and white hues.

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crimson
purple
Adjective

having a deep and rich purple with strong red undertones

The cozy blanket on the bed had a dynamic crimson-purple pattern.

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cosmic purple
Adjective

of a deep, rich, and vibrant purple color that resembles the mysterious and otherworldly hues

The cozy blanket on the bed had a captivating cosmic purple pattern.

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royal purple
Noun

a deep, rich shade of purple historically associated with royalty and luxury

The queen's gown was a stunning royal purple that captivated everyone at the banquet.

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lilac
purple
Adjective

characterized by a soft and muted shade of purple with delicate lilac undertones

She painted her bedroom walls in a soothing lilac-purple color.

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